Its been 1 year and 6 months since the wonderful PaulOnFire made his own list back in January of 2017. Old list can be found -> here <-
This list serves as a reference point, and comparison to the PMC of 1 year 6 months ago. I’ve tried to include as many crews as I can (I’m not doing all 243).

Enjoy.

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Some key points before I start (very similar to Paul’s original post):

1. This is based off data from the 16th July 2018. It is entirely possible that people have changed crews, come back from inactivity, or founded new crews in the meantime.
2. The crews are ranked according to number of active players
3. ‘Active players’ count as any players that were active in the last 30 days
4. Some crew descriptions from the last list have been carried forward, as long as they are still relevant and/or the exact same crew
5. I have tried to avoid 1 or 2 man crews, such as my own, and will only be including a few that are of mention
6. The crew names are spelt as they are in-game, including typos and spacing issues. I might have types some of the player names wrong, but please don’t rip my head off because of that.
7. There are a LOT of crews I don’t know anything about. Feel free to post more information below!

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• Terminology (these are my definitions, not official ones):
  • ‘Empire/Kingdom’ – A generally peaceful crew with anti-pirate intentions; featuring a distinctive government or leadership system, split into mostly the ruling class, generals and officials, and common folk
  • ‘Empire – esque’ – A generally peaceful crew with characteristics of empire crews, but who give more control to the non-leaders, or have a completely separate system. These are usually considered pretty chill crews.
  • ‘Collective crew’ – A crew with mixed intentions, whereby almost every member has an input in running the crew. There isn’t much in the form of hierarchy – mostly group decisions.
  • ‘Pirate crew’ – A crew with either anti-empire crew intentions, stealing and pillaging, or working as hired mercenaries. They are usually the smallest crews, but are seen as the greatest threat to peace for empire crews. There are some exceptions.
  • ‘Mafia crew’ – An organized international body of criminals that work together to achieve common goals.
  • If it just says ‘crew’ then the crew either doesn’t fit any of those descriptions above, or I just don’t know. I don’t want endless terms used; that can wait for another post :I

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The list (eventually):

DECKHANDS REVENGE (DEK)
Active members: 73
Total members: 73
Leaders: lakesidekiller, JackRackam
Description: A pirate crew created to help new deckhands, by teaching them how to fight and rise up against their oppressive leaders. This crew has grown immensely fast, and rivals the likes of the British Empire in size and scale of the crew.

British Empire (BE)
Active members: 65
Total members: 100
Leaders: Petalface, Taulov, michty, PaulOnFire, Bislo1, lazydog11, Bazurka, CrazyPirate1, benthebruce, WaterPool, gildor_stinky 
Description: One of the oldest empires on the server that prides itself for the use of democracy. Home to established veterans and deckhands alike.

CosaNostra (CSN)
Active members: 46
Total members: 46
Leaders: SpiderDeluxe, Pizza_Lover_02, SirSharky, sarisinqatil
Description: An Italian Mafia style crew that describes itself as “if you don’t respect us you will become a concrete pillar”

Byzantium (BYZAN)
Active members: 36
Total members: 37
Leaders: Jolem, sophiemw
Description: An empire crew based on the East Roman Empire. With a fast growing member count, and a growing number of towns and cities; this crew might soon rival the likes of the British and Elven Empires

The Asylum (TAS)
Active members: 31
Total members: 49
Leaders: Cysteen, PythonAce, Torkey, Nahadoth
Description: A collective crew and renowned mental institution for some of the richest and most powerful pirates on the server.

Elven Empire (EM)
Active members: 29
Total members: 64
Leaders: TarCalen, ThorinCalen, TheTikiTotem
Description: An empire recreated from the remains of the former Elven Empire. With a fast growing member count, and growing number of cities, the Elves are here to stay.

The New Roman Republic (TNRR)
Active members: 25
Total members: 73
Leaders: cosmickingjoel, GingfulGlider, Palm_Top_Taiga_, GamerBoyMarcos, triple_diamondYT, LydsTheScrapper, TheSamuelSlayer
Description: An empire-esque crew aiming to recreate the glory of the former Roman Republic.

Warriors of the Sea (The)
Active members: 17
Total members: 17
Leaders: TGKnife, AustinsAscension
Description: Another fast growing crew with strong military routes, who value well trained warriors over everything else

Scavangers of the deep (S0D)
Active members: 16
Total members: 16
Leaders: BLURP_, blackviking236
Description: A crew created to scavenge the depths of the oceans for riches, and kick ass it seems

Parrot Lovers (PL)
Active members: 14
Total members: 28
Leaders: Shockerboy686, Peppykiss395
Description: A crew dedicated to parrot lovers alike, and those who enjoy Shockerboy’s youtube videos. As far as I can tell, they have the most allies out of any crew on the server at 71 crews! Lots of people most love parrots I guess.

The Redstonian Legion (TRT)
Active members: 12
Total members: 12
Leaders: MelonIsNotAFruit, LogoTRT
Description: An organised crew created for redstone lovers.

JuiceKings (Apple)
Active members: 11
Total members: 48
Leaders: batteria_, francocicio, AppleJK, MarcoHero
Description: An empire-esque crew with a fruit theme that has conquered many islands and turned them into a fruitful paradise. Marula island is home to the largest arena and one of the largest ports on the server.

Lancastrian Empire (LE)
Active members: 11
Total members: 33
Leaders: TheAgentGamer, RainbowInferno
Description: An empire based on the popular series Game of Thrones, with a highly organised government system and several large towns and cities.

Triumvirate (TRI)
Active members: 11
Total members: 20
Leaders: BrassMonkey56, ArcticWarriorOG, tntdude1100, Mpr100, Prain6573
Description: A slow growing crew with several towns and villages throughout the world.

Armada (royal)
Active members: 11
Total members: 11
Leaders: Guard10
Description: A fast growing and organised crew which may soon rival active member counts of the British Empire or Elven Empire.

Isengard (Isen)
Active members: 10
Total members: 12
Leaders: VladDracul, HelloChap, Henry_The_Seeker, MABturquoise, sgbyellow
Description: A kingdom with several large forts and castles, which has led the kingdom to become a very secure place for its citizens

Forsaken (FSKN)
Active members: 9
Total members: 10
Leaders: JUSAShrek1, anandak
Description: A true pirate crew with a heavy focus on bringing even the most powerful crews to their knees

Kingdom of Nador Duhl (KON)
Active members: 8
Total members: 10
Leaders: WeirdoFish, LeeJP, lhenshaw, TerraTyphoon
Description: A kingdom created to rival the likes of the British Empire, but one that has seen better days.

Horsia (Horse)
Active members: 7
Total members: 26
Leaders: Wemb, Unallowed, Gobiwan, Saltpigeon
Description: A collective crew dedicated to horses… no wait, making even the largest crews on the server crumble in desperation with a strong focus on pvp.

Eternal Empire of Hydra (Hydra)
Active members: 5
Total members: 8
Leaders: Chiroptera419, dpex81, trooper306, Spock1101
Description: A collective crew based on the evil Hydra organisation in the Marvel comic universe. Hydra has gained the respect of the community through its professional YouTube videos of daring heists.

The New Empire (TNE)
Active members: 5
Total members: 34
Leaders: ScriptX, Lord__MJ
Description: An empire created at a time when existing empires were collapsing, and managing to grow quickly at the time. They own some of the most beautiful ports on the server.

The German Empire (GE)
Active members: 5
Total members: 28
Leaders: dupleximp, TucksLuck, nightstryker179, ZedXenon, MOLLYBEAR1123
Description: A once powerful empire created to rival that of the British Empire and Elven Empires. It is largely considered a ‘dead’ crew now.

The Verussian Republic (VER)
Active members: 4
Total members: 25
Leaders: Prowil, warbluke, kaz1086, MCMonkeyGMx, emeraldfire11, zackbacon
Description: An empire-esque crew created from the ruins of the old Verussian Empire, this crew prides itself as one of the oldest continually running crew. They own several large towns, and are constructing a new city.

The Coalition (CLTN)
Active members: 4
Total members: 24
Leaders: JoeDanger_, KetohPie, Riverwood202, Cappur, The_Network
Description: A collective crew created by a group of ex-TAS members as to offer an alternative crew to TAS with a heavier pvp focus. They own one of the largest navies on the server, docked securely at The Citadel.

The Loners (Lone)
Active members: 4
Total members: 14
Leaders: bloatedhippo
Description: A small crew that manages to hold their own against some of the largest crews on the server

The Whitherbeard Clan (YETI)
Active members: 4
Total members: 11
Leaders: MrBluBeardedYeti, Galaxy219, 0romis
Description: A clan of yeti people know for their peaceful nature.

Hydra Division (Reich)
Active members: 4
Total members: 4
Leaders: Kirn_, Bengtsen
Description: A collective crew also based on Hydra from the Marvel universe, not associated with the Eternal Kingdom of Hydra

Titan’s Hand
Active members: 4
Total members: 4
Leaders: Galaxy218 (MysticTitan)
Description: A small band of pirates

The Xanthian Order (TXO)
Active members: 3
Total members: 28
Leaders: Thymen, lareana, Hewwy, Icanra, PhanteonV
Description: An empire-esque crew created via the merging of 4 smaller crews and their respective members, including merging with the Elven Empire at one point due to a diplomatic marriage. It is largely considered a ‘dead’ crew now.

The plant Nation (PLANT)
Active members: 3
Total members: 74
Leaders: SPOOKYPLANT_, azotar
Description: An empire-esque crew created to help new people on the server find a home. The plant Nation’s crew home was once one of the most densely populated regions on the server. It is largely considered a ‘dead’ crew now.

Of Moo MooLand (Land)
Active members: 3
Total members: 18
Leaders: uarehere
Description: A crew dedicated to cows I think, it also seems to be a dictatorship which sounds interesting

BlackFlag (DMG)
Active members: 3
Total members: 18
Leaders: tannereakin
Description: An empire-esque crew that seems to be a peaceful pirate crew

Nocturnal (NOCT)
Active members: 3
Total members: 3
Leaders: Decsain
Description: A small chill crew created by Decsain after being removed from Forsaken

La Famiglia (Mafia)
Active members: 2
Total members: 8
Leaders: Simbud, Monkss
Description: The original Italian mafia crew, created alongside CSN to secure Italian dominance over the server.

Forsaken Knights (FK)
Active members: 2
Total members: 8
Leaders: Stronzoo
Description: A bunch of pirate knights basically

The Royal Italian Army (TRIA)
Active members: 2
Total members: 5
Leaders: Moossolini
Description: A crew created with a more heavily pvp focus than the likes of TAS or CLTN

Savage (IDGAF)
Active members: 2
Total members: 4
Leaders: vapecloudbear
Description:  A small hideout crew for pirates to relax in

XD (XD)
Active members: 2
Total members: 3
Leaders: emielreijs
Description: A peaceful crew with close connections to the British Empire, old and new Elven Empires, with a heavy focus on trade and setting up many shipping lanes across the 7 seas.

The Law Pirates (LAW)
Active members: 2
Total members: 2
Leaders: Lawzoneon
Description: A pirate and scientists based crew, with peaceful intentions, whos members are scientists, building, and experimenting

The Order of St Ender (Ender)
Active members: 1
Total members: 3
Leaders: Kanube
Description: A peaceful crew with a heavy focus on religion

Xenia (Xenia)
Active members: 1
Total members: 1
Leaders: Maximus_Terragon
Description: A peaceful crew created and dedicated to the construction of a huge city and port named Xenia.

TheVernerExpedition (Vern)
Active members: 1
Total members: 1
Leaders: bcbcommish
Description: A small peaceful crew for explorers

Chailey (Chai)
Active members: 1
Total members: 1
Leaders: Chailey
Description: A peaceful crew created by Chailey to relax and stay far away from drama, quite cosy apparently

Cove (Cove)
Active members: 1
Total members: 1
Leaders: GodsDead
Description: The most extreme crew on the server; its only ambition is to run the entire server, pay all the bills, sort out the website and any updates, and its only member is a god with godlike powers
Dear Blizzard, plz nerf